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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.59, 848.24 and 449.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.59, 848.24 and 449.35 is: 620.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.59 : 848.24 = 449.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.59/848.24 = 449.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.59x = 848.24 × 449.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.59x = 381,156.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,156.64/614.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.18

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